Job introduction

Job title: Strategic Workforce Development Lead

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. 

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

Liverpool City Council Adult Social Care Department is seeking an experienced and driven lead to help support the development and delivery of an Adult Social Care Workforce Strategy and to assist and support the overall management of the workforce portfolio and drive for excellence, through the delivery of activity. 

This critical role will provide leadership and support the development and early implementation of a citywide workforce plan covering the council’s in-house services (which includes adults social care teams – Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Commissioning colleagues), commissioned & internal provider services, and the wider care market.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in addressing current workforce challenges, enhancing capacity and capability across the sector, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across the city. 

The role:

• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will support the design and development of Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, aligned to local improvement plans and national policy
• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will oversee workforce data collection, analysis, and needs assessment across delivery arm, provider, and commissioned services
• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will support the development of a recruitment and retention strategy that addresses local market pressures and supports sustainable workforce models
• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will establish a framework for training, development, and qualifications, ensuring access for both internal and external care staff
• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will support the development of career pathways, leadership programmes, and initiatives to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience
• As the Strategic Workforce Development Lead you will engage and collaborate with key stakeholders including NHS partners, independent providers, training organisations, and regional networks

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes 
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave  
• Discounted Gym Memberships 
• Employee Volunteering Scheme 
• Medicash 

Next steps:
Closing date: Midnight on 24th April 2026
Shortlisting date: Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 7th May and Friday 8th May 2026
Interview type: Face to Face 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Dundas or Alison Toolan via email- Fiona.Dundas@liverpool.gov.uk, Alison.Toolan@liverpool.gov.uk. 

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.  Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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